Quoted from Grandma Bear I remember that one! It got pretty nasty too, if I remember correctly. Don't remember who it was because I'm not a regular there. I usually only check the articles to see if it's something that interests me. Rarely do I check the comments. Only if I'm curious what the responses to that day's article are. I didn't realize Dave's script got the most votes. That sucks then why it wasn't chosen. Why even have a vote?

At least don't call it a vote. Call it a recommendation

Just want to chime in here. I've been checking out Scriptshadow on a daily basis lately and Dave's script was the final incentive to sign up. I'm not a good 'group' person at the best of times, not good at Networking, ((probably  to my detriment). I find Scriptshadow a bit cliquey, but I do find the info on there sometimes valuable and there have been times I've wanted to add, comment or question etc.

When Dave's script didn't make the cut I felt my 'vote' with lack of elaboration might have been a factor and I was kicking myself. Then I discovered, even without my vote, Dave was clear first over the finish line.

I read the first ten of each of the contender's scripts last weekend and should have commented on each, but I was a little under the weather and just couldn't summon the strength to post my usual in depth on each. My vote though was properly thought out and legit. It was imh the best.

To have posted a comment defending my vote after the fact, I thought wouldn't have helped in any way and I didn't want Steph to feel bad by adding to that little flurry of commenters who were asking Carson to give an explanation. It's his site, it's up to him - and yep, I noticed Scott's comment about it not being a democracy. Who knows what went on...

Dave, The Last Statesman is terrific and I wouldn't be surprised if Carson gives it the spotlight on another day. Gotta remember though Carson's opinion (though an educated one in the Biz) is just that. Great exposure though.

On a side note, I actually would like to see you submit The Beginning Of The End Of The End. RomComs are under represented on there and I'd be interested to hear Carson's suggestions. Just make sure you include awards and commendations. Your pitch was a little lacking there, like I said.

Libby:

Quoted Text Just want to chime in here. I've been checking out Scriptshadow on a daily basis lately and Dave's script was the final incentive to sign up. I'm not a good 'group' person at the best of times,  not good at Networking, ((probably  to my detriment). I find Scriptshadow a bit cliquey, but I do find the info on there sometimes valuable and there have been times I've wanted to add, comment or question etc.

I find the site useful, in particular Carson's "what did I learn" segments. Like all sites of this nature some of the comments are irritants (see the diatribe on WGA numbers and title pages) and some are very insightful. Like I said before, I got some fab notes from this exercise.

Quoted Text When Dave's script didn't make the cut I felt my 'vote' with lack of elaboration might have been a factor and I was kicking myself. Then I discovered, even without my vote, Dave was clear first over the finish line.

My final vote tally should have been 9.5 vs 6.5 for the runner up (for some reason they have no interest in correcting the tally). I can't imagine that your vote was the factor (more on that later).

Quoted Text Dave, The Last Statesman is terrific and I wouldn't be surprised if Carson gives it the spotlight on another day. Gotta remember though Carson's opinion (though an educated one in the Biz) is just that. Great exposure though.

Thanks - very kind.

Quoted Text On a side note, I actually would like to see you submit The Beginning Of The End Of The End. RomComs are under represented on there and I'd be interested to hear Carson's suggestions. Just make sure you include awards and commendations. Your pitch was a little lacking there, like I said.

I submitted Beginning several times with no bites. I did include all the contest stuff. On a side note, I won a highly discounted review chance from Carson and did have him review the script. I thought his notes were great and many of them will be incorporated.  Thought he did a good jib with strengths and weaknesses.

In terms of this particular challenge.

Gun to my head if I had to guess I am guessing that I got DQ'd under some ill-founded theory that I was not playing fair - i.e, I was vote mining. Which:

a) definitely was not.
b) had no impact on the final tally anyway.

So, my choices were to follow-up on that thread (i.e., demand to know why I was not selected!!!). I thought better of that because I did not want to take the shine away from Steph (a very cool person btw) by hijacking that thread and at the end of the day I am pretty sure it wouldn't have made any difference. So I just decided to assume that there was a writing reason for the non-selection and not burn any more brain cells over the entire thing. Like I said, some of the posters there gave great notes (I think I got 4 full reads which for an AOW is rare).

"Gun to my head if I had to guess I am guessing that I got DQ'd under some ill-founded theory that I was not playing fair - i.e, I was vote mining."

That wouldn't be my guess. Scott counted the votes, most people commented on all scripts. I for one commented on all and indicated the reasons I didn't like the other scripts. And almost all the others did. There were regulars that selected your script as well.

I think that Carson knows Steph and sincerely wants to help that writer. She's a regular, that's why. And she seems like a nice person.

If that's true it's understandable I guess.  

Just a theory, but in the original Offering thread

http://scriptshadow.net/amateu.....ition/#disqus_thread

Dave's script wasn't in the lead by votes. That thing wasn't complete there somehow. Could be that Carson just looked into the thread and simply took that result for real.

But who knows.

Another off topic question about Scriptshadow. Does anybody know what the hell happened to that short script competition that started in spring 2017? Is there an insider who knows what happened, why there wasn't any proclamation, or did I miss something...

Quoted from PrussianMosby Just a theory, but in the original Offering thread http://scriptshadow.net/amateu.....ition/#disqus_thread Dave's script wasn't in the lead by votes. That thing wasn't complete there somehow. Could be that Carson just looked into the thread and simply took that result for real. But who knows. Another off topic question about Scriptshadow. Does anybody know what the hell happened to that short script competition that started in spring 2017? Is there an insider who knows what happened, why there wasn't any proclamation, or did I miss something...

Could be - but doubtful since there were tons of comments about the vote disparity afterwards.

Have no idea what happened to the short competition - it was short lived.

Apparently just an error.  My script will be reviewed next Friday

Excellent news!

Thanks

Well, well. Alex's theory was right on the money. Good job.

Nice to know this was just a mistake.

Thanks Dave, for the responses to mine.
And Congrats!  Next weekend.  

Quoted from LC Well, well. Alex's theory was right on the money. Good job. Nice to know this was just a mistake. Thanks Dave, for the responses to mine. And Congrats!  Next weekend.

Much thanks

Quoted from eldave1 Apparently just an error.  My script will be reviewed next Friday

Awesome news! I'm glad you're getting the spotlight you deserve, Dave!
I looked back at the last official vote total and noticed two votes for you weren't added. So, it appeared that the vote was much closer than it actually was.
Disqus has been awful about editing posts lately, so the vote keeper's had a hard time updating.
I'm looking forward to your review! Congrats again! You really earned my vote.

Quoted from Electric Dreamer Awesome news! I'm glad you're getting the spotlight you deserve, Dave! I looked back at the last official vote total and noticed two votes for you weren't added. So, it appeared that the vote was much closer than it actually was. Disqus has been awful about editing posts lately, so the vote keeper's had a hard time updating. I'm looking forward to your review! Congrats again! You really earned my vote.

Thanks,  mate

That's good to hear.  I don't follow Scriptshadow all that closely, but Carson seems open to listening to his readership (if that's the right word) and giving writers a fair shake.  To be honest I've yet to check out TLS, but best of luck - it's a good platform to gain exposure.

Great news, Dave. I've yet to read The Last Statesman but I'll certainly give it a shot. Everybody says great things about it! Looking forward to read Carson's review as well.